Washington state becomes national leader – in overdose deaths
July 23, 2023
Legislature’s two-year experiment with weak, unenforceable laws against hard drugs brings death across the state, say members of Senate Freedom Caucus OLYMPIA – Washington state has become a national leader in drug-overdose deaths, according to new figures from the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, and senators say credit goes... Read More...
McCune’s votes ‘no’ on ‘inadequate’ police pursuit bill
March 08, 2023
Pierce County lawmaker says majority Democrats failed the public by rejecting sensible amendments Today, state Sen. Jim McCune voted against a compromise police-pursuit bill, after Democrats rejected three amendments the senator says would have added teeth to the bill and restored a measure of law and order to the state’s... Read More...
McCune’s ‘Truth in Salmon Labeling’ bill receives hearing
February 15, 2023
Common-sense proposal would protect consumers by making it illegal to mislabel salmon sold to the public On Monday, state Sen. Jim McCune told the Senate Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources and Parks Committee that there is something fishy about the way some salmon is sold to the public. Testifying on Senate... Read More...
McCune introduces trio of bills to create a Parents’ Bill of Rights in Senate
January 26, 2023
Pierce County senator’s proposal would recognize fundamental right of parents, guardians to raise their children and determine what’s best for their education On Wednesday, state Sen. Jim McCune introduced legislation that would recognize the fundamental rights of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children. The “Parents Bill... Read More...
McCune pledges to fight ‘reckless’ airport plan in the Senate
October 27, 2022
Sen. Jim McCune, R-Graham, released the following statement today in response to the Commercial Aviation Coordination Commission (CACC) proposal to site a massive two-runway airport at one of two rural Pierce County locations or another rural area southeast of Olympia. “The proposal for a new mega airport in Pierce or... Read More...
McCune announces Parents’ Education Bill of Rights
August 24, 2022
Pierce County state senator plans to introduce bills to protect children, increase accountability, and respect the will of parents in education As Labor Day quickly approaches, and with it, the return of students and teachers to the classroom, one lawmaker says it is time for Washington to recognize the ultimate... Read More...
McCune responds to U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe
June 24, 2022
Today’s ruling corrects a fundamental legal error and returns the issue to the states and the people, says the Pierce County state senator Today the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, effectively ending recognition of a constitutional right to abortion, returning the issue to... Read More...
Governor welches on offer to meet with Republicans, discuss COVID numbers
March 11, 2022
Spokesman says Inslee will break a promise made in front of television cameras, reporters Senators say governor’s reversal shows disrespect for news media, Legislature Video of Feb. 28 news conference clearly shows Inslee promised to meet with Republicans to discuss COVID numbers. To see video, click here. OLYMPIA – Gov.... Read More...